- Check out top deals on recommended 2025 tours
- Filter deals by trip type, dates, region & more
- Book tours to Europe, Asia, Africa & beyond
North Cyprus travel advice
Explore our complete guide to North Cyprus with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for North Cyprus.
- Essential travel guide
- Weather & climate
- Travel advice
- Travel health
- Travel features
- Top travel deals
- FAQs
North Cyprus travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to North Cyprus with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| North Cyprus - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 6.5 hours |
| Time difference | UK +2 hours |
| Language(s) | Turkish |
| Currency | Turkish Lira, Pound Sterling |
| Electricity | G plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
Why visit North Cyprus?
Considering a holiday to the North Cyprus? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or culture to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.
- Beaches
- Culture
North Cyprus tourist information
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
| Travelling to North Cyprus? | |
|---|---|
| Hotels Holiday rentals Car hire Flights |
Recommended for North Cyprus
North Cyprus weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  15 |
15 |
 18 |
 23 |
 28 |
 32 |
34 |
35 |
32 |
 27 |
21 |
16 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  12 |
11 |
 9 |
 5 |
 3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
| Sea temperature °C |  17 |
16 |
17 |
 18 |
 20 |
 24 |
 27 |
 28 |
27 |
25 |
21 |
19 |
The North Cyprus weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Kyrenia.
North Cyprus travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting North Cyprus from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
No travel advice for North Cyprus is currently available.
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around North Cyprus.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
North Cyprus travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to North Cyprus with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
No travel health information for North Cyprus is currently available.
North Cyprus travel features
Do you want to learn more about North Cyprus? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in North Cyprus.
North Cyprus FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to North Cyprus including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
What is the flight time to North Cyprus from the UK?
The flight time to North Cyprus from the UK is typically 6.5 hours.
Flights to North Cyprus
What is the time difference between North Cyprus and the UK?
The time difference between North Cyprus and the UK is UK time+2 hours.
What is the main language spoken in North Cyprus?
The main language spoken in North Cyprus is Turkish.
Learn a language for North Cyprus with Rosetta Stone*, Busuu* and Babbel*.
What is the currency in North Cyprus?
The currency in North Cyprus is the Turkish Lira (TRY) and the Pound Sterling (GBP).
Send money to North Cyprus with TransferGo*, Wise.com* and XE Money Transfers*.
Which plugs are used in North Cyprus?
North Cyprus uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts) - the same as the UK.
Which side of the road do they drive on in North Cyprus?
They drive on the left side of the road in North Cyprus.
Find out more about driving in Cyprus with International Drivers Association* and RAC*.
Transport options for North Cyprus
Travel advice by country or destination
Be inspired
Get your weekly fix of holiday inspiration from some of the world's best travel writers plus save on your next trip with the latest exclusive offers
We promise not to share your details
Explore holidays in the sun for less
- Beach holidays
- Family holidays
- City breaks
- Summer holidays
- Winter sun holidays
- Holiday offers
- Top travel brands
- Airlines & flights
- Discount hotels
- Airport parking deals
- TUI
- Jet2holidays
- easyJet holidays
- Love Holidays
- January sales
Airport parking
- Manchester Airport
- Stansted Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Luton Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Gatwick Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Newcastle Airport
Airport lounges
- Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Heathrow Airport
- Newcastle Airport
- Stansted Airport
- Gatwick Airport